My wife watches SHREK for the FIRST time || Movie Reaction

My wife is watching Shrek for the very first time and gives her reaction and review of the movie!
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[@cometgirl217]

Jen: “I know there’s like.. a horse in the movie” Donkey: “She think I’m a steed!“🐴☺️

[@kernaishaxoxo]

Lol this made my day!😂

[@shaynestewart9297]

The second one is even better!!

[@creaturion_cosplay]

great comment

[@AmericaFirst-1]

@@DenisSong Dat ass was majestic for a brief moment.

[@Prowl76]

Trottin'! Trottin'! Trottin' in place!

[@sobe8503]

Shrek 2 is one of the few examples where the sequel is better than the 1st.

[@benmeyer7929]

Same with the second puss in boots movie

[@creaturion_cosplay]

yup but then it went downhill pretty fast. same as other trilogies or franchises.

[@benmeyer7929]

@@creaturion_cosplay no I loved the second one it had great animation and was hilarious

[@mitsukitai2713]

Don't forget Kung-fu Panda, probably the best animated trilogy. Tho I admit the overall writing of the 3rd seems noticeably different than the first 2, like they decided to make it more....family friendly?

[@doneekdiggs1211]

Kung Ku Panda for me. Fantastic movies

[@B1PFilms]

You guys HAVE to watch Shrek 2. That film deserves the GOAT status. The story, the writing and the choice of soundtrack is near perfect.

[@justareplica]

12:39 Agreed, plus Jen likes the dragon here so she'll like the dragon in the sequel.

[@iwilder94]

Shrek 2 is probably the best one of the franchise, so that one is for sure worth a watch. I remember 3 and 4 being fine as well as the first Puss in Boots movie. I loved Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. The animation style is so cool, and there's a lot of heart and good lessons the characters go through during the film.

[@whatthefilmwtf7171]

They should watch reacher show

[@labuti17]

It has a really good depiction of a panic attack

[@jmm41212]

3rd movie is pretty bad and can be skipped because it didn't give anything to the story

[@Jacoc323]

Not probably it just is the best one

[@FARPRO2009]

Shrek 1 & 2 > godfather 1 & 2

[@benhuffman31]

I would be all for doing the entire Shrek franchise with the Puss in Boots movies. The first 2 Shrek movies are incredible, and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is one of the best animated films in the last few years.

[@ivanagustinortiz5237]

Also Shrek Forever After, it's a great one.

[@jacob4920]

@@ivanagustinortiz5237 Yeah, Forever After doesn't quite measure up to the second one, but it's definitely superior to the other two, and also a great recovery from what we can all agree was a pretty mediocre third film.

[@Viiryx]

I agree, Shrek's story ends at 4 so far but Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is such a good movie too. I would gladly watch all the movies with you guys. You can't just stop at the first!!

[@wendyokarma2307]

You should watch all the Shrek movies, personally I like all of them. The Puss in Boots are good too. Please watch all of them.

[@bloodmoon0205]

I'd also recommend watching the musical too

[@PizzaHutCEO]

I love this movie! Such a great message: it’s okay to be ugly, but it’s never okay to be short ❤️

[@YSO992]

That is hilarious! Lmao

[@ajlecour1157]

When Jen asked “what’s the donkey’s name” had me crying😂🤣🤣🤣

[@chadbennett7873]

Me too! It's a legitimate question, and she asked it in such a sweet, caring way.

[@ZachTigue]

She needs to see the most important spin off: Shrek is love, Shrek is life

[@chadmarx7718]

B...b...b...BASED????

[@ZachTigue]

@@chadmarx7718 😂😂😂

[@MUGGINS761]

Oh god, please, NO!

[@ZachTigue]

@@MUGGINS761 you know it would be the best reaction

[@ZachTigue]

@saenzfiction because he is a man of culture

[@Reptar556]

The part where you see that they turned Momma Bear into a rug after separating her from the family always cracks me up that they put something like that in this movie.

[@wickedshadesproductions5254]

and then she returns as a member of the Three Bears Crime Family 20 years later

[@k9commander]

​@@wickedshadesproductions5254 Different bear family.

[@jonieljoestarzawarudo8172]

Wait, if that's true, then how can this take place before Puss in Boots: The Last Wish?!

[@Reptar556]

@@jonieljoestarzawarudo8172 Different bears or the creators just didn't think people would take this franchise seriously enough to care about that. They did the same thing with Rumplestiltskin in Shrek 3 and 4.

[@jonieljoestarzawarudo8172]

@@Reptar556 Yeah, but Shrek 3 is not canon, so that doesn't count.

[@DanBlackmooooooore]

I really struggle to believe Jen has never seen Shrek!?! How can you go through life without seeing Shrek?!

[@BlakeFiery-]

I was worried what her reaction would be from the thumbnail but now she HAS to see Shrek 2

[@RuanAntunes7]

And then it all goes downhill from there

[@That_oneravenclaw]

@@RuanAntunes7shrek three is bad but shrek four is great

[@RuanAntunes7]

@@That_oneravenclaw the fourth movie is easily the worst in the franchise 😂

[@72Guyman]

If anything, you should definitely do the second one, even better than this one for me!

[@arasakathermalmantisbladez9368]

You're gonna love "the horse" Lmao the damn sarcasm was incredible and sky high ever though he said it in a calm voice 😂

[@alexhidalgo7110]

You and Jen’s reaction is great You love the sequel as well So many iconic and funny moments Especially Eddie Murphy as donkey

[@JAHIDxJD]

26:49 "Just a small one" on the topic of short jokes 😂

[@davidcosdesign6785]

Loved 1 & 2 big time. And now it is as much fun to watch people discover and enjoy it as well. Kudos!

[@nsasupporter7557]

I only saw 1 & 2… I didn’t see the last 2. I heard 3 sucked but 4 made up for it

[@thatginger6839]

​@nsasupporter7557 4 is great (can look a bit weird visually though); it has the heart of the first two. You can watch it without seeing the third one too

[@nsasupporter7557]

@@thatginger6839 it was the same with the American Pie movies… 1 was the best, of course… 2 wasn’t as good but still good. But 3 which was Wedding was weak but 4 which was Reunion made up for it. 4 was good

[@TheBlackbirdFly]

I agree, Holden! Prince of Egypt is one of the best animated films to this day with the absolute best soundtrack. Beats out anything that's come out since.

[@Bhint320610]

Eddie Murphy’s Donkey is so good. “Im makin waffles!!!!” And the ginger bread torture scene!! This movie is gold!! So is the sequel!!

[@Aggamemnon]

"yeah I'm an ogre and you're a princess" Holden 😢 stop 😂

[@captironsight]

The short jokes were actually a real-life dig at the head of Disney at the time, Micheal Eisner, whom Dreamworks hated. That is also why his name is "Farquad" which sounds a lot like something else.

[@tyler60904]

​@@blessanabey8386phuck- wad* lol

[@christianwise637]

Never mind the short jokes, the ENTIRE FILM is one giant "F you" to Disney from Jeffrey Katzenberg, it's like watching someone taking vindictive revenge on their ex after a rough breakup

[@Bowlardo]

Like what? Fart?

[@kman20]

@@Bowlardofuck wad?

[@PizzaHutCEO]

The internet says he’s 6’3… I know Disney is powerful but…

[@JuanRodriguez-tf7fh]

Can't wait for Shrek 2 😂

[@imveritasproductions]

It’d be a crime not to show her the best sequel shrek 2

[@satx_austin]

Jen calling donkey a "horse" didn't hurt as much, knowing that Jen has never seen this movie 😭

[@ivanagustinortiz5237]

Also, it's kind of foreshadowing 👀

[@joshhanson6538]

He's definitely a noble steed

[@ethans9447]

Jen should watch the Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party from 2002 as well as the other 3 sequels from 2004, 2007, and 2010, followed by The Ghost of Lord Farquaad (2003), Shrek's Thriller Night (2011), Scared Shrekless (2010), and Shrek the Halls (2007). 🤞🤞

[@deviantic69]

Jen it seems doesn't have the brain capacity to tell the difference between a horse and a donkey. His wife is a moron.

[@Blackwing2040]

This movie is animated classic. It was the first movie to win best animated film at the Oscars since it was the first time they used that category, it beat Monsters Inc and Jimmy Neutron. I hope you guys watched the sequels. Shriek 2 is the best one out of the franchise, think of it as the Spider-Man 2 of Shrek

[@Rorujin]

And Shrek 2 has a Raimi Spider-Man reference!

[@nsasupporter7557]

It’s overrated especially when it came out. I was 14 when it came out in 2001 and the hype over it was overwhelming

[@curtiszyr]

Shrek 1 Is better than 2

[@ryanmoorehead2945]

I'd pay good money to hear Holden's carpool karaoke to "Delivere Us"

[@PBuffdaddy00]

One of my favorites from my senior year of high school. I remember going with a bunch of friends to see this in theaters, and then my dad fell in love with it. So, we've watched it as a family so many times. A classic.

[@jacktimson2401]

Jim Cummings, voice of the Captain of Guards, is also the current V.A. of Pooh and Tigger, among many others

[@josebeteta8283]

I use my suspense of disbelief for a lot of things, but that THIS is Jen’s first time seeing Shrek? Inconceivable 😝

[@slurpdurp9359]

Shrek is my favorite movie of all time! I grew up watching it and seeing the sequels in theaters. But the story, comedy, the pitch perfect cast, the stellar animation, the perfect pacing, and I can't believe Jen has never seen the film! You guys have to watch the sequels! Absolute love Shrek!

[@HTFWSFWWE]

As a short person myself (4' 11") I thought the short jokes were still hilarious. My coworkers/family/friends also tease me about being so short all the time, but I take it in stride cuz I like being short, it means I can squeeze into tight spaces and reach things they wouldn't be able to, and having small hands is helpful too whenever I have to fish something out between the car seats. Lord Farquaad was not comfortable with his height and over compensated and did things to make himself appear tall like the faux armored legs on his saddle. His inability to accept his height is what I feel made it so easy to make fun of him cuz you know that Lord Farquaad would feel insulted rather than teased, and you want to insult someone like that.

[@BillyBob-xi9ih]

You sound like a super cool person! I agree with what you said about Farquaad’s complete denial of his shortness to be the joke here and not the shortness itself

[@jamesespey249]

Jen's wondering about Fiona is the perfect reason for watching Shrek 2.

[@AngelGuzman0925]

“In some ways it kind of reminded me of me and Holden” “That I’m an ogre and you’re a princess. It’s okay that’s fine” 🤣😂

[@mendeztheman326]

3:28 "What's an ogre" I'mma pretend I didn't hear that 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@vincem2320]

I’m glad she watched it! I feel bad bc it’s a childhood movie icon! Every adult now when they see Shrek or hear the song I am a believer get instant nostalgia to the point you may actually cry with happiness

[@FernandoMartinez-pi9bs]

The message in this movie: dont hate yourself, because some day you will be loved

[@MRob6971]

23:33 I think it was the fairy Godmother who did it, probably based on a deal she made with the frog father turned prince/king, so fiona can end up with Charming after he “rescues” her.

[@paneledmeteor33]

This is a film that further ignited my love of Film Scores. In the scene where the group is running from the dragon, the music always sends a chill down my spine every… single… time “Escape From The Dragon” by Harry Gregson-Williams and John Powell HGW who composed Narnia, X-Men Origins Wolverine and The Martian And John Powell who composed How to Train Your Dragon, X-Men the last stand, The Ice Age sequels, the Bourne Saga, Solo A Star Wars Story, and Robots Both Great Musicians

[@chemicalxxx7768]

We need Scottish Holden back for shrek 2 😂

[@MountainBain]

When Jen said it reminded her of her and Holden, she means that yes Holden is an Ogre and she is a princess, but deep down after sunset...Jen is also an Ogre

[@kowonski7729]

26:47 (talking about how they bully Farquad for his height) “That’s my only complaint, it’s a SMALL one” I’m dying 😂

[@littlesparrow303]

Yes you guys need to watch all 4 Shrek films. They are in plans of doing a 5th one. I know Jenn will really like The Wild in Puss In Boot The Last Wish

[@liquid1514]

maybe not the 3rd one

[@saltynutzz]

Three and four are weak.

[@liquid1514]

@@saltynutzz three yes, but not four

[@imanerd999]

Can we get a Jen watches Shrek is love Shrek is life 😂

[@mikeaninger7388]

Congratulations on your new child! Jenn, you look fantastic! It was years later, where I finally realized the play on words for Lord Farquad.

[@Jokester954]

I watch a lot of reaction channels but y’all are the only channel where I stay afterwards to hear the final thoughts ♥️

[@TheScarletKnightUK]

I follow at least 4 that do it

[@jonahw1397]

I love Shrek! One of my favorite movies as a kid

[@susanconstable2113]

I was a full grown adult - like 30ish when this came out- I know every line and watch it every time I come across it! I watch it more than my kids ever did.

[@Sovreign071]

I think Shrek 1 is one of the few movies where the 3rd act misunderstanding makes sense. They DID try to communicate, they were each just having their own conversations. THAT is good writing! So many other works just have one or both parties shout over eachother and refuse to listen. Moreover, it only barely counts as a misunderstanding; if Fiona thought SHE was ugly as an ogre, what did that make Shrek? Was he just an "exception?"

[@Yuri144Shambles]

Im not doubting anything here, but it feels like Jen as never watch a movie for the amount of "My Wife watches for the first time..." videos tehre is in the series😂

[@Bowlardo]

Yep it is getting tiresome.

[@adrianrodriguez7579]

I love this franchise with shrek 2 being one of my favorite movies of all time. It would be a lot of fun to see you guys go through the movies as well as the two puss in boots movies

[@GenerationWest]

Remember kids, Shrek is love, Shrek is life, this is his swamp, what are you doing in it, he has layers, he's not a messenger boy, he's a delivery boy... Also... SOMEBODY ONCE TOLD ME!

[@mtzdude31]

When we were kids, my brother and I would die laughing at the “boulder” line. It took all our strength to crawl up to the VCR and rewind it 15 seconds to listen to it again over and over.

[@UnitedStatesofAmerica1984]

Shrek 1 and 2 are a must. 3 and Forever After are "okay"

[@Rorujin]

I have been waiting for this, Shrek is one my favorite all-time movies, animated or otherwise. And you HAVE to do at least Shrek 2, and the Puss in Boots movies (specially Last Wish, but I found both good). Shrek 3 and 4 can be left out, unless there's demand for them... They're somewhat weak (specially 3).

[@nsasupporter7557]

It’s overrated. I was 14 when it came out in 2001 and I thought the hype over it was overbearing.

[@thatginger6839]

I personally don't think Shrek 4 is weak at all (Shrek 3 is definitely skippable though haha)

[@nsasupporter7557]

@@thatginger6839 yes, I heard Shrek 4 was way better than 3. Kinda like the American Pie movies… 1st was the best, 2nd was decent… but the 3rd one was weak. But the 4th was good, it was better than the 3rd movie

[@j-rod8637]

Show your wife ‘shrek is love shrek is life’

[@avgfilm2424]

Jen’s complaint about focusing on Farquaad’s height is a “small” one. 😂

[@ToastedShoes]

Honestly such a great movie. I really hope you watch Shrek 2 as it might honestly be better than the 1st

[@Jacoc323]

It is theres no might about it

[@nsasupporter7557]

I thought it was overrated… the hype over it when it first came out was overbearing

[@theveryworstluck1894]

How has an adult American never seen Shrek??

[@natemorales7644]

I like how he's like "I think you'll like....the horse"

[@TheGameUK82]

If you notice where the mother bear is in the cage earlier in the film, later on, you can see that she is now a rug. Very morbid for kids 😂

[@JTKenyon654]

Personally, if you guys decide to do more, I'd just stick with 2 and then Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. 4 is honestly pretty good, but 2 is the best of the Shrek movies and The Last Wish truly surprised me with how great it is!

[@natannery5206]

Yes do the sequels, please.

[@spirittammyk]

I also thought the extras on the DVD with the sing alongs was really fun too. The kids and grandparents all loved to watch and dance to that.

[@Mrmapleleaffan13]

This movie is the inaugural winner for the academy award for best animated feature

[@DayyHughes]

Puss In Boots: The Last Wish is absolutely amazing btw. Even if you don't watch the rest of the films, I highly recommend that one. It had no right being as good as it was.

[@Rorujin]

I say they at least do 2, because it still is outstanding. But you're absolutely right: Last Wish has absolutely no right to be as amazing as it is.

[@Joseangelef]

I’ve always had the same feeling Jen had with the short jokes, I’ve always been a shorter guy and for me it was always pretty weird seeing a movie about self acceptance and accepting others the way they are, but then constantly making fun of something I and I’m sure a lot of other people have been a little self conscious about forever. Other than that funniest animated movie, great animation and super fun to watch.

[@TheRManProds]

LOL JEN KEPT CALLING DONKEY A HORSE!

[@shreksswamp1182]

Shrek 2 is one of the greatest animated movies of all time. Gotta do it

[@stevengentry9396]

2 and 3 are definitely worth a watch if you enjoyed this one. They have great stories and continue to be original takes on classic motifs. 4 is a definite step down, and not very good. The latest Puss in Boots solo movie is quite good as well.

[@nsasupporter7557]

I heard 3 sucked but 4 was good

[@dingdong1223]

im so excited for Jen’s reaction, I’ve been watching yalls reactions for a while so I’m sure she’s going to love it !

[@supivuokko]

It is so rare for someone not to have seen Shrek so Jen's blind reaction was fun to watch! She had a really good take on the film's contradictory regarding everyone judging Farquaad's height, despite Shrek being all about acceptance despite appearance.

[@Mike1Solan]

This is the first time I'm surprised Jen hasn't seen something. Didn't everybody watch Shrek as a kid??

[@Bowlardo]

Aye me thinks she is a bit of a fraud to be honest

[@CitizenKen01]

Fun Fact concerning Lord Farquad: The name Lord Farquad was a way to call him Lord Fuckwad in kids movie. This whole movie was born out a feud with Jeffery Katzenberg of DreamWorks and the then CEO of Disney Michael Eisner. Jeff was the chairman of Disney Animation in the 90's and after getting passed up for a from promotion by Michael he left Disney and formed DreamWorks Animation with Steven Spielberg. When it came time to make Shrek he made the villain of the movie Lord Farquad a wanna be king who is short, live in a big Disney like castle, is concerned with everything being perfect and bears a strong resemblance to Michael Eisner in terms of looks and facial structure as well.

[@curtiszyr]

My favorite line “ I’m no one’s messenger boy alright I’m a delivery boy” there’s a difference 😂😂

[@thedrudgetick]

This fingernail literally made me giggle when I saw it!!! Omg! "Its a DONKEY NOT A HORSE!!!!"

[@bigshoednappa8678]

Jen: I know that there is a horse.... Donkey: Hear that? She think I'm a steed.😂

[@AVP0728]

You guys HAVE to do Shrek 2! Jen will love it!

[@PACKERMAN2077]

Oh boy Jen should definitely see the bloopers were they fudged the hair simulation on donkey turning him into a bunny Chia Pet

[@ilieava584]

That would be funny 😆

[@aliyahpulido953]

5:43 I see you guys got the version where there's an orchestra playing as Donkey sings! My DVD copy I got in like 2005 didn't have the music, just Donkey singing. They added the music in later copies of the movie so Donkey could do a very Disney-like thing, bursting into song with dramatic background music, and then Shrek (the character AND the movie) do everything to subvert all Disney tropes imaginable.

[@DegrassiInstantStar]

"This is what Boston is like." I can neither confirm or deny this... but the answer is YES!

[@GOGIANTS1091]

Chris Farley actually was going to be Shrek so much so he voiced scenes of the film, not finished of course because he tragically passed away. Then Mike Myers presented his version after hesitation taking the role from what his good friend Chris was going to do but did an absolute great job

[@Yaoifan10]

Your wife’s face when the 🐦 exploded 😂

[@williambryan3346]

Mike Myers and Cameron Diaz both burped for real when they were recording their lines.

[@theunbotheredson]

the adults that like it now were kids when it came out😅😅😅 also nice editing when the "horse" came up🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Provoses]

At least the second movie please holdan! That one deserves a video.

[@Nok1me]

this can easily be a series that goes Shrek 1, Shrek 2, Puss in boots and then the last wish.

[@Rainbow.Pegacorn.Cosplay]

I love this exchange of insults on Lord Farquaad between Shrek and Donkey. Shrek: Well, let me put it to you this way, Princess: Men of Farquaad’s stature are in....SHORT supply. Donkey: I don't know, Shrek. There are those who think LITTLE of him. 😂😂🤣🤣

[@GuardianOwl]

As Holden mentioned just before the movie started playing, the film is framed so that children and adults may infer different things from the same scene. For Lord Farquaad's "stature" there is the obvious joke that they are belittling his height, but then there is the adult mindset that they may be referring to something _else_ that is small that he is trying to "compensate" for. Though no matter which Shrek was making fun of, he knew right off the bat that Lord Farquaad is a bad dude regardless of size as he basically forced all the fairy tale characters into a swamp internment camp.

[@Lopez03Eduardo.]

Farquaad is actually a diss to former Disney ceo Lord Farquaad's appearance was inspired by Michael Eisner the then-CEO of The Walt Disney Company because of producer Jeffrey Katzenberg's animosity toward his former employer and even his name Farquaad I'm not kidding say it many times it actually sounds like F wad

[@derGhebbet]

"What do you know about Shrek?" Shrek is love, Shrek is life.

[@erwinzyx]

26:47 - "A very small one." - I see what you did there. 🤔🤣

[@LBM.]

FINALLY!!!! The Shrek Saga has began

[@SpectreNUT]

I always referred this movie as the ANTI-Fairy Tale. Everything you thought you knew about fairy tales was flipped on its head. Loved this movie when it came out. Loved the jokes that only adults would get. My son was 6 when this came out.

[@biguy617]

Fun fact the song at the end, “I am a believer” is originally a song from the Monkees.

[@Raptor213]

There's a fan theory where Donkey is one of the kids from Pinocchio.

[@zbynekurbanek3345]

When we watched Shrek on VHS with my cousins and it got to the Dulock song and Donkey said Lets do that again we always rewinded the tape! :) I think once we watched the song at least 5 times over before moving on :D

[@SKippySounds]

There's absolutely no way Jen hasn't seen this movie. I'm convinced it's a rite of passage for every person at this point

[@grkpektis]

I heard a theory that Donkey is one of the kids in Pinochio that got turned into donkeys at Pleasure Island

[@Kenny-ep2nf]

oooo finally you guys react to this masterpiece, I used to always watch Shrek as a kid hahaha

[@btCrazeIII]

Shriek is love. Shriek is life.

[@christopherpega2326]

Definitely do Shrek 2. I’m also wondering if your wife knows who did the voices?

[@Mister_Joker94]

Shrek 2 is a MUST , it's one of the best sequels ever